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FL S1366

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2010

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Wise

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises Florida's Uniform Commercial Code Article 7 to align with the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws' revised Article 7, adding comprehensive provisions for electronic documents of title alongside existing tangible document rules.

  • Creates new section 677.106 establishing control standards for electronic documents of title, defining when a person has control based on system reliability and identification of the holder.

  • Authorizes issuers to convert between electronic and tangible documents of title upon request, with the surrendering party warranting they were entitled to the document when surrendering it.

  • Expands definitions throughout the code to include electronic documents and adds references to control of electronic documents in secured transactions (Chapter 679) provisions, including perfection by control.

  • Makes conforming amendments to definitions, cross-references, and provisions related to warehouses, carriers, bailees, and document holders to accommodate electronic document of title mechanisms.

Legislative Description

Uniform Commercial Code [CPSC]

Last Action

Read 3rd time -SJ 01056; Substituted CS/HB 731 -SJ 01056; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 731 (Ch. 2010-131) -SJ 01056

4/29/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/12/2010
Banking and Insurance3/18/2010
Commerce2/3/2010

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